Barcelona vs Porto: Live, kick-off time, injuries, where to watch Champions League
Porto will take on Barcelona in the Champions League gameweek 5 in a match that is crucial for both of them and a win or a loss can decide their future in the tournament. A win for Xavi Hernandez's men would secure a place in the round of 16 for them. But if they lose this game, they would be obliged to win their last game to advance in the tournament. Earlier, they lost to Shakhtar last time out and are now tied to the Portuguese with 9 points after Os Dragoes defeated Antwerp at home.
Kick-off Time, Venue
Barcelona will meet Porto on Tuesday, November 28. The match will kick off at 3 p.m. ET or noon PT.
Where to watch
The Barcelona vs Porto match will be broadcast in the US on ViX, Paramount+. It will be available for live broadcast on Fubo TV.
Gavi to undergo surgery
Barca midfielder Gavi will undergo surgery next week after the midfielder tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Spain last weekend. He won't play for Barça again this season. His participation in Euro 2024 next summer is also ruled out. Reacting to this, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Gavi is irreplaceable.
Barcelona have suffered a number of injuries in recent weeks but Gavi's issue is the most severe and a big absence for the club to manage in terms of intensity and pressing.
Earlier last month, Barcelona defeated Porto 1-0 in a hard-fought match in the Champions League. They have the advantage, but now they are without their star player Gavi.
Prediction
After assessing the recent form, injuries, suspensions, and general confidence levels of both teams, the experts have predicted a Barcelona 2-1 Porto result.
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